Private foundation · EIN 23-7255404 · Wichita, Kansas

Bruce G Cochener Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 74 grants paid, $503K total, median $1,000. 64% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
74
$503K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in KS
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.6M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 40 of 74 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seattle Repertory TheaterSeattle, WACapital/Other$85K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCOperating/Education$60K
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WAOperating/Capital$50K
Spruce Street SchoolSeattle, WACapital/Education$50K
Assistance League of WichitaWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$26K
Hopenet WichitaWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$25K
Seattle Academy of the ArtsSeattle, WACapital/Education$25K
PBS KansasWichita, KSOperating/Other$16K
Wichita Community FoundationWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$14K
Wichita Collegiate SchoolWichita, KSOperating/Education$13K
Kvc Foundation-Camber Mental HealthOlathe, KSOperating/Welfare$12K
Music Theatre of WichitaWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$12K
Wichita State University FoundationWichita, KSOperating/Education$10K
Discovery Childrens MuseumLas Vegas, NVOperating/Educational$10K
Child Advocacy CenterWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$10K
United Way of the PlainsWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$9,836
Ronald McDonald HouseWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$7,000
Wiregrass United WayDothan, ALOperating/Welfare$6,035
Ict Food RescueWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$5,000
Kansas Childrens Service LeagueTopeka, KSOperating/Welfare$4,500
Christian Performance TheaterWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$3,500
Hope Ranch for Women IncWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$2,900
Wichita Childrens HomeWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$2,750
Wichita Public Schools FoundationWichita, KSOperating/Education$2,550
Smoky Hill Cemetery CompanyLindsborg, KSOperating/Other$2,500
Derby Education FoundationDerby, KSOperating/Education$2,500
Nxtus IncWichita, KSOperating/Other$2,500
Kansas Food BankWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$2,500
National Kidney FoundationNew York, NYOperating/Welfare$2,145
Good360Alexandria, VAOperating/Welfare$2,000
Wiregrass Area Food BankDothan, ALOperating/Welfare$2,000
The Pando InitiativeWichita, KSOperating/Education$1,750
American Red CrossWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$1,500
Headland Methodist ChurchHeadland, ALOperating/Religious$1,500
Dothan Rescue MissionDothan, ALOperating/Welfare$1,500
Ict Street TeamWichita, KSOperating/Welfare$1,500
Christ Gospel ChurchCamden, TNOperating/Religious$1,000
New Bethel Missionary Baptist ChurchDothan, ALOperating/Religious$1,000
Catholic Charities of Sw KansasDodge City, KSOperating/Welfare$1,000
Wichita Church of ChristWichita, KSOperating/Religious$1,000

By state: Washington 4 · Kansas 47 · North Carolina 1 · Alabama 9 · Nevada 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Bruce G Cochener Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita, Kansas, administered in care of Cgf Industries Inc, tax-exempt since 1973. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bruce G Cochener Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bruce G Cochener Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $503K across 74 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Bruce G Cochener Foundation give?

Washington (4 grants), Kansas (47 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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